In Gallatin County there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 99.05% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 6,980 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all Fiber internet providers in Gallatin County, IL.
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Gallatin County, IL Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Gallatin County
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Gallatin County are not shown.
Gallatin County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Gallatin County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 99.05% of Gallatin County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Cable One. Call one of the companies with service in Gallatin County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Gallatin County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Gallatin County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Gallatin County home can get up to 6,980 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 7,000 Mbps, which 98.75% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 500 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Gallatin County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Gallatin County, and slower in the south areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Gallatin County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Gallatin County you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 98.91% of Gallatin County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Gallatin County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Gallatin County, along with details on where in Gallatin County and at what speeds.
Sparklight Fiber in Gallatin County, IL
Sparklight fiber coverage
About 98.75%, or 4,884 people, have Sparklight fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Gallatin County area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Gallatin County.
Sparklight fiber download speeds
Sparklight is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gallatin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Sparklight fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Gallatin County. The fastest plan anyone in Gallatin County can order from Sparklight goes up to 7,000 Mbps, and all Gallatin County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight fiber upload speeds
In Gallatin County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Sparklight fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Sparklight is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Gallatin County fiber providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gallatin County is up to 7,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Shawnee Communications Fiber in Gallatin County, IL
Shawnee Communications fiber coverage
About 37.91%, or 1,875 people, have Shawnee Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, central, southwest, and south Gallatin County area. Shawnee Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Gallatin County.
Shawnee Communications fiber download speeds
Shawnee Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gallatin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Shawnee Communications fiber is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Gallatin County. The fastest plan anyone in Gallatin County can order from Shawnee Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 500 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Gallatin County customers is up to 758 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 51.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 48.4% up to 500.0 Mbps
Shawnee Communications fiber upload speeds
In Gallatin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Shawnee Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Shawnee Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Gallatin County fiber providers. Shawnee Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gallatin County is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Gallatin County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Gallatin County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Gallatin County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Fiber internet speeds in Gallatin County are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 6,980 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 99.05% in Gallatin County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Gallatin County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Saline County, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Union County, KY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Henderson County, KY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Williamson County, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Jackson County, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Daviess County, KY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hancock County, KY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Perry County, MO: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Breckinridge County, KY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- St. Francois County, MO: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Norton City, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln County, MN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln County, NV: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln County, WA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Linn County, KS: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Linn County, MO: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Little River County, AR: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Livingston County, KY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Livingston County, MO: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Madison County, MO: less fiber coverage, slower speeds